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111global warming — an increase in the earth s average atmospheric temperature that causes corresponding changes in climate and that may result from the greenhouse effect. [1975 80] * * * Potential increase in global average surface temperatures resulting from… …
112river — river1 riverless, adj. riverlike, adj. /riv euhr/, n. 1. a natural stream of water of fairly large size flowing in a definite course or channel or series of diverging and converging channels. 2. a similar stream of something other than water: a… …
113ship — shipless, adj. shiplessly, adv. /ship/, n., v., shipped, shipping. n. 1. a vessel, esp. a large oceangoing one propelled by sails or engines. 2. Naut. a. a sailing vessel square rigged on all of three or more masts, having jibs, staysails, and a… …
114publishing, history of — Introduction an account of the selection, preparation, and marketing of printed matter from its origins in ancient times to the present. The activity has grown from small beginnings into a vast and complex industry responsible for the… …
115Battle of Britain — This article is about the Second World War battle. For other uses, see Battle of Britain (disambiguation). Battle of Britain Part of the Second World War …
116Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R …
117Battle of Geronium — Infobox Military Conflict conflict = Battle of Geronium partof = the Second Punic War caption = date = Autumn of 217 BC place = Geronium, Apulia result = Tactical Carthaginian victory strategic draw combatant1 = Carthage combatant2 = Roman… …
118Meon Valley Railway — [v · d · …
119Te Kooti's War — Infobox Military Conflict partof=New Zealand land wars date=1800 s place=New Zealand result=European Victory combatant1=UK European Settlers Maori combatant2=Maori from July 1868 until mid 1872. It was the longest and in some ways the ugliest and …
120Rail transport in Victoria — Infobox rail railroad name = Railways of Victoria logo filename = logo size = system map caption = Victorian railway network, passenger lines in colour, freight only lines in grey marks = locale = Victoria, Australia start year = 1854 end year =… …
